American Composers: A Study Of The Music Of This Country And Of Its Future (1913)

By Rupert Hughes

Book Overview

American Composers: A Study Of The Music Of This Country And Of Its Future is a book written by Rupert Hughes in 1913. This book is a comprehensive study of the history of music in America, focusing on the works of American composers and their contributions to the development of music in the United States. The author provides a detailed analysis of the musical styles and trends that have emerged in America, and examines the influences that have shaped American music, including European classical music, African American spirituals, and folk music. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of American music. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of music in America, from the early colonial period to the present day. The following chapters focus on the works of individual composers, including Stephen Foster, John Philip Sousa, and Charles Ives. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of American composers in shaping the future of music in the United States. He argues that American music has the potential to become a major force in the world of music, and that American composers have a unique perspective and style that sets them apart from their European counterparts. Overall, American Composers: A Study Of The Music Of This Country And Of Its Future is an important work of music history that provides a fascinating insight into the development of music in America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of music, and for those who want to understand the role that American composers have played in shaping the music of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116408013X
• ISBN13: 9781164080138
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 664 Pages
• Weight: 1.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"